Man Up! June Is “Men’s Health Month”

Posted Jun. 16, 2012, 4:35 pm

Special To The Mirror

By Hong-Phuc Tran, M.D.

You probably know that Father’s Day occurs in June. Did you also know that June is “Men’s Health Month” – the annual period when we urge our husbands, fathers, sons, and other male relatives to see a doctor for their health problems?

Like my husband and my father, many men tend to avoid going to the doctor until their ailments become unbearable or they give in to coaxing from loved ones. That’s why June is the designated month to promote awareness of preventable and easily detectable health problems common among men.

Below are some tips that men can follow to improve their general health:

• Eat a diet low in fat and cholesterol, with more fruits, vegetables and whole grains.